The township updated its Retail Business Holidays Act Exemption Bylaw to reflect recent provincial changes under Bill 97, which removed Family Day and Victoria Day from the list of holidays requiring retail closure.
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Morris-Turnberry supports call for policing cost reform
Council here supported a May resolution sent from the Municipality of Red Lake in northern Ontario, outlining their denunciation of the provincial government’s downloading of policing costs to the responsibility of municipalities.
Municipality tenders pickup truck from local dealership
Council here accepted a tender for a 2026 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4x4 pickup truck.
Dry Streak a relatable rural story which left me wanting
The strength of the Blyth Festival is its ability to connect with the audience through rural stories. That is the point of theatre, is it not, to evoke emotion, to give perspective, to relate through the characters’ experience?
Galbraith Field memorial gates dismantled following structural damage
The memorial gates at the entrance of Galbraith Field in Lowetown in Wingham were dismantled June 16, a press release from the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry details.
Wingham’s Jo English celebrates 107th birthday
Long-time Wingham Hospital Auxiliary member Jo English celebrated her 107th birthday with well…
Vance Fund contributes over $85,000 for ultrasound
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation recently announced a contribution of $85,170 from the Leland and Thora Vance Fund, administered through the Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation.
North Huron sets summer schedule for Wingham, Blyth resurfacing
North Huron Council is moving ahead with a multi-year resurfacing program in Wingham and Blyth, with work set to begin this summer and wrap up by the end of September, councillors heard this week.
BGCDSB reviews advisory reports on education and engagement
HANOVER - A series of reports from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and related parent and school advisory groups were reviewed by Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) trustees during a June 16 meeting in Hanover.
X-Ray Suite+ campaign surpasses $1 million milestone for new diagnostic imaging equipment
WALKERTON — The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is recently announced that the X-Ray Suite+ Replacement Campaign has officially surpassed the $1 million raised mark, bringing the community one step closer to transforming diagnostic imaging services at the hospital.
Funfest a hit
CHEPSTOW - This year’s Chepstow Funfest Weekend, June 19-21, had the perfect combination of great weather, even better ball games, food and fun.
Municipal airport reports over $23,000 operating surplus
BROCKTON - The Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission’s annual general meeting on June 17 began with a positive financial report by Kevin Tremble of MNP.
Walkerton students mark end of mental health running program with 5K event
WALKERTON - Students at Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) crossed the finish line this week as they wrapped up a 12-week mental health running program with a community celebration run.
Board reviews strategic plan progress
CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) used its June 15 meeting in Chesley to review progress on its Multi-Year Strategic Plan as trustees gathered for the final meeting of the school year.
Lawn bowling enjoyed year after year in Perth County
Lawn bowling is one of many summertime games that has been enjoyed year after year in Perth County.
